1. What services does a property manager provide?
- Advertising and leasing
- Tenant screening and selection
- Rent collection
- Repairs and maintenance coordination
- Routine inspections
- Handling disputes or evictions
- Financial reporting
2. How are tenants screened?
A good manager will:
- Check rental history
- Verify employment/income
- Run credit and background checks
- Contact references
3. How do you determine the rental price?
Managers use:
- Comparative market analysis
- Location
- Property condition
- Current demand in the area
4. What fees do property managers charge?
Typical fees include:
- Management fee (usually 7–10% of rent)
- Leasing or letting fee (often one week’s rent)
- Inspection/report fees
- Admin or marketing fees (sometimes)
- Marketing
5. How are maintenance issues handled?
Most have trusted tradespeople and will:
- Handle emergencies immediately
- Get quotes for larger repairs
- Notify owners of major issues
6. How often do you inspect the property?
Usually:
- Entry condition report
- Routine inspections every 3–6 months
- Exit inspection after tenancy end
Here is a link to the Residential Tenancy Authority (RTA) - https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/